SINGAPORE – American rising star Caleb Surratt of Legion XIII arrives at this week’s Singapore Open presented by The Business Times determined to turn a string of agonising near-misses into a long-awaited maiden professional victory, while building on momentum from a recent team success at LIV Golf Mexico and encouraging greater Legion XIII presence on The International Series.
The 22-year-old has been one of the most consistent performers on the Series in recent seasons, coming within touching distance of victory on multiple occasions.
He finished runner-up in back-to-back editions of the PIF Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers in 2024 and 2025, added another second-place finish at International Series England in 2024, and recorded a tied-third result at International Series Morocco the same year.
Those close calls have only strengthened his resolve and deepened his connection with the Series.
“I’m here to execute at the highest level I can,” said Surratt. “If I stay out of my own way and don’t worry about what others are doing, I know I’ll give myself a chance come Sunday. The goal is to contend, earn a place in The Open, and keep pushing towards that first win. I believe it’ll come — it’s just a matter of time.”
Surratt has also been a vocal advocate for greater participation from his Legion XIII teammates, highlighting both the competitive strength and global appeal of the Series.
“Yeah, for sure that would be nice,” he said. “Some of the guys haven’t played many yet, but I’ve spoken to Tom [McKibbin] about it, it fits well into his schedule. His win in Hong Kong was huge, and I think he saw how strong these events are.
“Personally, I’ve really enjoyed every event I’ve played. I haven’t been to one I wouldn’t go back to, and I’m looking forward to playing more, and hopefully bringing a few of the guys with me.”